Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Nothing Works
I blog because it helps me sort things out. I have my blog connected to Facebook, so I can get some credit for actually being ON Facebook. I obviously also feel the need to explain things.
Today I learned that nothing works, but you might be surprised to learn that it was helpful. Jared was bugging Jacob, who was trying to photograph nature in the front yard, so Jacob decided it was a good idea to choke his brother. I did not agree.
I am working on email and getting the piles of paper off the dining room table, so I made them come sit with me near the table. They got nothing but a cup of water. I think they sat for about 25 minutes. Then they decided to start making deals about how nicely they are going to play the rest of the day.
Before they went back outside to play, they even cleaned their rooms without fighting.
There is no manual. What works today will likely not work tomorrow. Simply celebrate success :)
Today I learned that nothing works, but you might be surprised to learn that it was helpful. Jared was bugging Jacob, who was trying to photograph nature in the front yard, so Jacob decided it was a good idea to choke his brother. I did not agree.
I am working on email and getting the piles of paper off the dining room table, so I made them come sit with me near the table. They got nothing but a cup of water. I think they sat for about 25 minutes. Then they decided to start making deals about how nicely they are going to play the rest of the day.
Before they went back outside to play, they even cleaned their rooms without fighting.
There is no manual. What works today will likely not work tomorrow. Simply celebrate success :)
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